The settlement ends a two-year fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor over control of a state tax district near Orlando that encompasses Walt Disney World.
Category: Walt Disney Company
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Joe Camp, Filmmaker Behind ‘Benji’ Franchise, Dies at 84
He defied the odds to turn “Benji,” a live-action film series from a dog’s perspective, into a smash hit, and turned the film industry on its head in the process.
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Former Apple Executive to Lead Sports Streaming Service
Pete Distad, the former executive in charge of distribution of Apple TV+, will run a new joint venture from Fox, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Disney Heirs Line Up Against Nelson Peltz and Activist Investors
Nine grandchildren of Walt and Roy Disney expressed support for Bob Iger and the company’s board, and criticized Nelson Peltz and others circling Disney.
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Disney and Reliance Industries Announce Media Mega Deal in India
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries will control what is left of Disney’s grasp at India’s burgeoning media market.
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Sean Bailey, Longtime Disney Movie Executive, Steps Down
Sean Bailey had hits with live-action versions of “Aladdin” and “The Lion King,” but Disney has been on a box office cold streak more recently.
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Debra OConnell to Oversee News at Disney
Ms. OConnell, a longtime executive at Disney, will become the president of a newly created division that will include ABC News and the company’s local stations.
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Disney Adds to Its Defenses With Strong Earnings — and Taylor Swift
The media giant beat analysts’ profit forecasts and announced a slew of new content. Will that be enough to fend off the activist investor Nelson Peltz?
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Taylor Swift Heading to Disney+ and ‘Moana’ Sequel to Theaters
The pop star’s hit “Eras Tour” concert film hits the streaming service next month, part of the company’s attempt to revitalize its entertainment lineup.
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Disney Has ‘Turned the Corner’ After a Strong Quarter, Iger Says
The company, facing pressure from activist investors, surpassed expectations for earnings and slowed its streaming losses.
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ESPN, Fox and Others to Launch Sports Streaming Service: What to Know
The joint venture announced by Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery will offer a lot, but it may not be enough on its own for serious fans.
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Elon Musk Backs Gina Carano’s Disney Suit Over ‘Mandalorian’ Exit
Gina Carano accused Disney and Lucasfilm of discrimination when they dropped her after she posted baseless conspiracy theories and right-wing views on social media.